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Lafayette, IN Fishing Trip — October

Your Lafayette, IN Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 49°F1.5" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in Lafayette

69°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

26 Guides Near Lafayette

No guides are based in Lafayette, but these guides operate nearby.

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Webster Lake Guide Service - Webster Lake Guide Service
Webster Lake Guide Service

Webster Lake Guide Service

4.9(34)Top Rated

Powerful and elusive, the muskellunge — referred to by many as “the fish of 10,000 casts” — has provided both a challenging yet gratifying fishing experience for anglers across the country. Since the fall of 1994, Chae Dolsen has had the pleasure of fishing these incomparable beasts. And since 2000, Dolsen’s Webster Lake Guide Service

freshwaterMuskie
North Webster, Indiana
Penrod & Reel Guide Service - Penrod & Reel Guide Service
Penrod & Reel Guide Service

Penrod & Reel Guide Service

5(22)Top Rated
Warsaw, Indiana
Fowl Hooked Charters - Fowl Hooked Charters
Fowl Hooked Charters

Fowl Hooked Charters

5(19)Top Rated

Book your adventure with Fowl Hooked Charters for an unforgettable Lake Michigan fishing charter experience!

East Chicago, Indiana
Tightline Charters - Tightline Charters
Tightline Charters

Tightline Charters

5(18)Top Rated

Tightline fishing Charter is located in Michigan City, Indiana. We offer many different trip options such as fishing charters and cruises.

Michigan City, Indiana
Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC - Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC
Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC

Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC

4.8(21)Top Rated

Lake Michigan’s premiere offshore salmon charter aboard Spontaneous, a 40’ Chris Craft Sport fishing Yacht. Home port of Michigan City, IN

Salmon
Michigan City, Indiana
Two Forks Guide Service - Two Forks Guide Service
Two Forks Guide Service

Two Forks Guide Service

5(16)Top Rated

Full day guided trips are $450 with lunch. Minimum of 8 hours on the water. Rates are the same with 1 or 2 anglers.

Noblesville, Indiana
Service 1 Marine - Service 1 Marine
Service 1 Marine

Service 1 Marine

5(16)Top Rated

Service 1 Marine - Family-owned and operated and located in Laporte, IN, we have a variety of watersports products that is second to none.

La Porte, Indiana
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures - Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures

Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures

5(14)Top Rated

Lake Michigan is home to offshore fishing without heading to the ocean; our game fish include Coho, Kings, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.

Brown TroutLake TroutSpeckled Trout
Michigan City, Indiana
Whitecap Outfitters LLC - Whitecap Outfitters LLC
Whitecap Outfitters LLC

Whitecap Outfitters LLC

5(12)Top Rated
East Chicago, Indiana
Cloud Nine Fishing Charter - Cloud Nine Fishing Charter
Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

4.7(14)Top Rated
Michigan City, Indiana
Wiper Sniper Fishing - Wiper Sniper Fishing
Wiper Sniper Fishing

Wiper Sniper Fishing

4.8(12)Top Rated

Monroe lake fishing charter wipersniper fishing

Bloomington, Indiana
Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing - Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

5(9)Top Rated
freshwater
Michigan City, Indiana
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

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Rainbow Trout

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Brown Trout

Various
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Largemouth Bass

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Northern Pike

Various
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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Indiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 18+. Trout/salmon stamp required for designated waters.

Buy License Online — Indiana

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Some streams have special regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In the Ohio River, the bag limit is 5 walleye, sauger, or hybrids in aggregate. Consult the Indiana Fishing Guide for specific regulations on certain bodies of water.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the bag limit is 5 trout per day with no more than 1 being a brown trout. Some streams are stocked with trout and have special regulations.

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